1908 Millinocket ME Great Northern Paper Co Mill Hugh C Leighton Postcard C420
$ 5.14
Description
1908 Millinocket ME Great Northern Paper Co Mill Hugh C Leighton Postcard C420. The detailed image captures the expansive industrial complex, featuring its towering smokestack, multiple brick structures, and the distinctive conveyor systems connecting various parts of the mill. The vibrant, hand-tinted appearance brings the scene to life, highlighting the architectural details of the mill and the natural surroundings. The letter + number in the title is for my inventory system. This tells me what bin and tab your item(s) are in, not the quantity that you are receiving. eBay Standard Envelope only provides tracking updates when it passes through sorting machines. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode. When it marks it as "out for delivery/delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your postal route, it could take several days for it to arrive at its final destination. Delivery time can take upwards of 2 full weeks to arrive. This captivating vintage postcard from 1908 showcases the prominent Great Northern Paper Company Mill in Millinocket, Maine. The detailed image captures the expansive industrial complex, featuring its towering smokestack, multiple brick structures, and the distinctive conveyor systems connecting various parts of the mill. Lush trees and a winding dirt path frame the foreground, providing a sense of the early 20th-century landscape surrounding this vital New England industry. The card offers a unique glimpse into the historical significance of paper production in the region, a cornerstone of Millinocket's economy and identity. Published by The Hugh C. Leighton Co. of Portland, Maine, and printed in Germany, this postcard exemplifies the quality and artistry of early 20th-century lithography. The vibrant, hand-tinted appearance brings the scene to life, highlighting the architectural details of the mill and the natural surroundings. It bears an intriguing dual postmark from "CHAUMAUGA" and "ORONO, ME" dated February 1908, along with a one-cent George Washington stamp. This piece is a significant collectible for enthusiasts of industrial history, Maineiana, and vintage postcard artistry, capturing a moment in time when American industry was rapidly expanding.
